Building a new home is a wonderful experience, but new construction means LOTS of house projects for years to come 🙂 We’ve been in the house a little over two years and there are still so many things to do. Sigh. The master bath is a work in progress. We finally painted it a few months ago, but window treatments and walls are still “under construction.” I love to watch HGTV, primarily I watch re-runs on Saturday mornings. I had seen a show (or two) where they talked about covering artist canvas with fabric. We have a LARGE empty wall in our bath, so I thought I might tackle that with this idea. Our JoAnn fabrics was moving locations, so they had a store wide sale and their fabric was SUPER cheap. I bought a few different colors/patterns that I thought would work within the color scheme I was going for. I started there — then bought all of my canvas’s at Michael’s one at a time with 40% off coupons. I LOVE to SAVE!! I then decided to add a little design element with an applique. I found this bird applique and thought it might add a little variation. I decided to do a solid color on one canvas and use one of the other canvas fabrics for the applique, which would link the various elements of the design. Of course I used the cut out template to ensure that this is what I was looking for. Bingo!! It worked perfectly, adding the ‘perfect touch’ to the design I was hoping to accomplish.
Voilà! A master piece was made… Below you can see the four canvas’s hanging on the wall. Love the colors, the patterns and the applique. I think they turned out great — thanks to artists canvas, a staple gun, an applique, an iron and the help of my handyman husband. We finished another one of the many projects on our my list.
I’m linking to these fabulous linky parties this week:
Monday:
I made the world cuter today @Making the World Cuter
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple
Made By You Monday @ Skip to My Lou
Pink Hippo Party @ Pinkapotamus
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
Show Me What You Got @ Not JUST a Housewife
Hoo’s Got Talent @ Night Owl Crafting
Tip Me Tuesday @ Tip Junkie
Create and Share @ The Trendy Treehouse
Catch a Glimpse Thursday @ A Glimpse Inside
Share Awesomeness Thursdays @ The 36th Avenue
Friday/Saturday/Sunday:
Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Scrappy Saturdays @ Candace Creations
Mike, Ang, and Brady says
Kelly! I love this! You've inspired me to try it!
Mike, Ang, and Brady says
How did you get your bird applique to stick to your canvas? Did you have to sew (I'm challenged in that area)?
Chatterbox says
Ang, I used a product called Steam-A-Seam 2. I use it for my iron on appliques too. I bought it at JoAnn fabrics — no sewing required 🙂 Have fun!!
Anonymous says
Kelly that is adorrible! I just painted my bathroom walls that color lol! I might have to copy that idea if I can figure out how to do that! Love ya!
Jamie
Kaysi says
I love them!
Cherished Bliss says
How adorable! I'd love for you to share at my party : )
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Stephanie says
I love these! They are so simple and add a lot!
Kylean says
Love the colors! So cute!
Ky
http://burstofcreations.blogspot.com/
Sarah says
Love this idea..looks great!
Sarah
http://www.budgetfriendlydecorating.com
AmieAnn says
There are gorgeous! Love the sweet little bird and all of the rich fabrics you chose! Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party.. can't wait to see what you share next!
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